Travel Goals Podcast Portia Jones - travel journalist & podcaster

Do you want to travel without sacrificing your financial stability and career? We've got you covered! Join us for a deep dive with travel blogger and author Helene Sula. We discuss how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams of travelling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort and how you can too. 
Wanting to get out of her comfort zone, Helene quit the corporate world, packed up two suitcases and two dogs, and moved with her husband, Michael, from Dallas, Texas, to Oxford, England. 
They've also lived abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. The purpose was to travel Europe, write about her travels, and encourage others to live out their dreams. 
She now has over 560,000 dedicated Instagram followers, 280,000 on TikTok subscribers, and 170,000 newsletter subscribers, and her blog Helene Inbetween, receives 250,000 views every month. 
In this episode, Helene discusses her candid travel memoir Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain and shares the realities—both the magical and the mundane—that come with chasing bold dreams and learning that home is where you make it. For those who fear change, the secret lies in taking calculated risks so that you can follow your dreams without compromise. 
Join us for a lively discussion on how to break out of your comfort zone and start travelling now. 
Order Helene's new book Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain HERE
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and Lonely Planet guidebook author. 
If you love to travel, you can check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and tips and new episodes of the podcast delivered straight to your inbox
Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook 
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dreaming of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland? We've got you covered with our epic guide to road-tripping the world's longest, uninterrupted coastal route. Join me and producer Luke for the journey of a lifetime as we explore charming towns, wildlife-rich national parks, food markets and welcoming pubs filled with traditional Irish music.
You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we venture into sections of the Wild Atlantic Way to find out what makes this 2,500 km-long coastal road so special.
Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures and untamed beauty of West Ireland. From the windswept cliffs of Moher and the rugged coastlines of Dingle to the buzzing city of Cork, our road trip along this iconic coastal route will surely inspire your wanderlust. 
With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast.
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and guidebook author. 
If you love travel, you can check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and tips and new episodes of the podcast delivered straight to your inbox
Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook 
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Enjoy the podcast!
 

Is Ireland on your bucket list? Check out part two of our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Discover Viking history, single malt whisky, seaweed baths, historic lighthouses, and ocean dips, and learn about a special stone mounted inside a castle. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on Ireland's Ancient East. 
In part two of this episode, we dive into Ireland's Viking history in Waterford City, indulge in a warm seaweed bath on the coast, learn how exquisite Crystalware is made, sip local whisky, take a cold water plunge and hang upside down to kiss the famous Blarney stone. In our five-part Ireland destination series, we travel around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a year-round holiday.
With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter.
You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we go beyond the major cities to find the must-see spots you need to visit in Ireland. 
We begin our journey in Ireland's ancient east to discover over 5,000 years of history in lush landscapes, winding rivers and glorious gardens.
Join us for part two of an immersive road trip journey around ancient sites, world-class attractions and rugged coastlines. 
With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast.
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Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop! 
Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. 
If you love travel, you can check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and tips and new episodes of the podcast delivered straight to your inbox
Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook 
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Enjoy the podcast!

Dreaming of exploring Ireland? We've got you covered with our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Imagine a land of rolling green hills, historical attractions, castles and landscaped gardens framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on some of the best things to see and do in this fascinating part of Ireland.
In part one of this episode, we'll walk above a forest canopy in County Wicklow, step aboard a replica famine ship, sample Irish cuisine, and hike forest trails. 
Over the next few episodes, we'll travel around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a year-round holiday.
With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter.
You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we go beyond the major cities to find the must-see spots in Ireland you need to visit. 
We begin our journey in Ireland's ancient east to discover over 5,000 years of history in lush landscapes, winding rivers and glorious gardens.
Join us for part one of an immersive road trip journey around ancient sites, world-class attractions and rugged coastlines. 
With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast.
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Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop! 
Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
Enjoy the podcast!

Did you know that Ireland is considered the home of Halloween? Discover the spookier side of the Emerald Isle and learn about mystical myths, folklore, fire and feasting, as nights draw in and darkness descends.
As part of our special Ireland destination series, we travel to Ireland to explore Halloween's Irish roots and learn more about Samhain - one of the four main festivals of the Gaelic calendar.
Let me and producer Luke take you on an immersive journey to County Meath, in Ireland's ancient east, to discover the origins of Halloween at the Púca festival, which takes place every year at the end of October. 
Named after a shape-shifting character from Celtic folklore - the Púca (pronounced poo-kuh), this fun festival celebrates the ancient traditions of Samhain and welcomes the strange and mischievous creatures in some of Ireland's most historic places.
It's an invitation to enjoy music, myth, food, folklore, fire, feasting and merriment in the country where Halloween began.
So get ready for spooky stories, Halloween chills and Púca festivities.
With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast.
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Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop! 
Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
Enjoy the podcast!

Are you ready to take a deep dive into Ireland with our immersive and exciting destination series? This teaser episode gives you a sneak peek into our upcoming Ireland mini-series, recorded on location. 
Over five episodes, me and producer Luke will be travelling around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a holiday year-round. 
With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter. 
With incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals, we'll go beyond the major cities to find 'the real Ireland.' 
Join us to discover live music in cosy pubs, incredible hikes and rugged coastlines, delicious dishes, Viking heritage, historic sites and the ancient origins of Halloween.
Our episodes will cover Ireland's Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's many film and TV locations and the spooky Puca festival – where you can learn more about Sahain and Ireland's connection to Halloween.
Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop! 
Hi, I'm your podcast host Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here. 
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. 
Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
Enjoy the podcast!